October 2026 - Spanish Fork Happenings
Spanish Fork residents can receive three free cleanup vouchers Oct. 3–31, with each voucher covering up to $12 in disposal costs at the Dry Creek Transfer Station. Vouchers must be printed, and residents will need a photo ID matching the address on the voucher; additional disposal costs beyond the voucher amounts are the resident’s responsibility.
Trick or Treat on Main Street hosted by the Spanish Fork Salem Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1–3pm, along Main Street from Center Street to 400 North. This free community event invites everyone to trick-or-treat at participating local businesses and decorated booths throughout downtown Spanish Fork.
The Volition Data Center is relocating from the canyon mouth to a 440,000-square-foot facility near the Spanish Fork airport. In conjunction with community input, the city council updated Title 15 to establish stronger safeguards against air and noise pollution, among other protections.
Bar-W Beef is launching a new retail location at 1221 S Main Street this November, offering a selection of locally raised, free-range, and grass-fed beef.
Exciting improvements are coming to the Canyon View Park pond, with renovations expected to begin in early October. The project will deepen the pond, improve the banks and fishing access, and add new ADA-accessible areas, including an extended fishing dock, making the pond more accessible for everyone.
Located at 330 N Main Street, Grainstead Bakehouse is a charming local bakery offering a delicious selection of freshly baked goods, including sourdough bread, baguettes, croissants, muffins, and scones. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Plans are underway to relocate Doug Smith Chevrolet adjacent to Tim Dahle Ford. Following the relocation, a Maverik gas station is scheduled for construction on the former Doug Smith site. Construction at the new site has not started yet.
Scarecrows on Main Street returns Oct. 2–31! Take a free fall stroll along Main Street from Center Street to 400 North to see creative scarecrows made by local families and businesses.
Salem Daylight Donuts is now open at 835 UT-198, conveniently situated right next to McDonald’s. Operating daily from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the shop is closed on Sundays.
Selling a home right now can feel particularly challenging. The real estate market has experienced a sharp deceleration, driven by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes and subsequent commentary from the Fed Chairman. When combined with expected seasonal slowdowns, the market looks drastically different than it did during the height of COVID. Sellers are having a hard time mentally switching gears when it comes to pricing their homes. In a market like this, working with an experienced agent who truly understands the current market conditions and trusting their guidance, is more critical than ever.
